Lunch Time meeting - Alastair Wilson

Thu, Sep 20th 2018 at 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Inter generational project


On Thursday 20th September 2018 President Anne Sampson welcomed 14 Club Rotarians, 2 Rotarians from other clubs, Andre Hawryliw from Howe of Fife, Alistair Robb from Buckhaven and Methil, Auchmuty High School rector Alan Pithie and our speaker Alistair Wilson to this lunch time meeting which was held at the Gilvenbank Hotel, Glenrothes. 

On reception, this week were Ron Page who said grace and Ewen Macdonald.

One apology for absence was received.

Jim Boyd brought back greetings from the Rotary Club of Kirkcaldy

President Anne Sampson advised that the Poppy Factory visit Edinburgh has been organised for the 26th September 2018 Past Presidents dinner will take place at the Balgeddie Hotel on 26th October 2018 and the visit to Moss Moran will take place on 15th November 2018 with our lunch time meeting that day being cancelled.

Geoff Sampson advised members that the first match in the Gavel competition will take place on Tuesday evening 25th September 2018 against the Howe of Fife at the Pitlessie Inn.

Our speaker this week was Alistair Wilson from the University of Strathclyde. Intergenerational volunteering is when young and older people volunteer to get together, taking part in activities, programmes and projects in this instance it is where disadvantaged children who get limited academic support out with

 school and to raise their aspirations. It can happen without the label being attached, but the key thing is the aim of bringing the generations together. Whether you are a young person or an older one there are some tangible benefits. For the young, a long-term intergenerational relationship can provide you with role models that motivate and encourage you to fulfil your potential. Engaging with different groups of people who you would not usually mix with (such as older people) can lead you to become more Intergenerational volunteering happens in a wide range of settings – from schools and old people’s homes to parks, arts centres and allotments. Most intergenerational volunteering involves meeting up on a regular basis over a period of time, so that relationships can develop. You might just spend time together chatting; there could be some specific sharing of skills, like computing or gardening; maybe you collaborate on an arts project… it depends on the scheme you get involved with. Everyone! Working across generations challenges the negativity and fear that can be felt by adults towards young people. And it can combat some of the negative perceptions that younger people have of those they see as old. Overall this helps communities knit together. To really reap the rewards both parties need to commit for period of time. This isn’t a one-off activity.

The Rotary vote of thanks was given by Alistair McLeod.

This coming week’s meeting on Thursday 27th September 2018 will be an evening meeting to be held at the Gilvenbank Hotel. please meet 6.15pm for starting at 6.30pm on reception, will be Malcolm Robertson and Ron Page. The evening will be our annual Desert islands discs with Four Castaways selecting their music, book and selecting their treasured item and telling us why they have chosen them all,

If you were interested in supporting the community and international projects get in touch by Private message on The Rotary Club of Glenrothes Facebook page. You will be made most welcome

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